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Newburgh, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12550

Orange County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

54,447
605/sq mi
$85,697
Median income
$340,900
Median home value
27.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newburgh pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
605
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12550 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12550 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newburgh, Orange County, New York, with 54,447 residents across 89.9 square miles, a density of 605 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12550 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,697 (7% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $39,933. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $340,900 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $1,572 per month, and 55.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 12550, plus 6 more within Orange County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 12550

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newburgh, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12550.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12550, Newburgh, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

54,447

Population

89.9

Area (sq mi)

605

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12550?

39.3

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

19.1%

Foreign-Born

White 39.6%
African American 21.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$85,697

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$39,933

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12550 ranks nationally

Newburgh, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$85,697 Top 31% higher than 69% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

22,360

Total Housing Units

20,401

Occupied Units

1,959

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.8%
Renter 44.2%

$340,900

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$1,572

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

278

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+178%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12550 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 175
2021 +16.6% 205
2022 +14.4% 234
2023 +10.9% 260
2024 +6.9% 278

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,595 business establishments in ZIP 12550, employing approximately 22,367 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,059,052,000.

1,595

Businesses

22,367

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 247 15.5%
Accommodation and food services 204 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 188 11.8%
Construction 182 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 161 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 148 9.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 94 5.9%
Wholesale trade 63 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 63 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 62 3.9%
Finance and insurance 60 3.8%
Manufacturing 49 3.1%
Information 26 1.6%
Educational services 19 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.4%
Utilities 5 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 12550 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12550 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12550 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 12550 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
12512 Chelsea, NY 127 4.6 mi
12553 New Windsor, NY 24,438 5.7 mi
12542 Marlboro, NY 5,913 5.6 mi
12518 Cornwall, NY 5,870 8.4 mi
12527 Glenham, NY 147 6.2 mi
12508 Beacon, NY 19,880 5.8 mi
12586 Walden, NY 12,540 6.5 mi
12520 Cornwall On Hudson, NY 3,109 7.6 mi
12515 Clintondale, NY 1,549 10.1 mi
10953 Mountainville, NY 252 9.2 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12550 in? ▼
ZIP code 12550 (Newburgh) is located in Orange County, New York. Orange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orange-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12550? ▼
ZIP code 12550 in Newburgh, NY has a population of 54,447 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12550? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12550 is $85,697, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12550? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12550 is $340,900, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12550? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12550 is White at 39.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12550? ▼
ZIP code 12550 has 1,595 business establishments employing approximately 22,367 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12550? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12550 are: Retail trade (247), Accommodation and food services (204), Health care and social assistance (188). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12550? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12550 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12550? ▼
In ZIP code 12550, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 12550? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12550 is 31.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12550? ▼
In ZIP code 12550, approximately 55.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12550? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12550 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.